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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1957 |
| Model discontinued | 1961 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Ford or Perkins |
| Power hp | Unknown |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Unknown |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Linkage Category | Unknown |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Dagenham, England |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
The Fordson Dexta was built at Dagenham, England from 1957 to 1961.
A Dexta with the later colour scheme as used on the 6X range. This tractor was at LAMMA Show 2009 as part of the NVTEC display
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A late model Ford Supper Dexta which became the Ford 3000 when the new 1000 series line was introduced
A Souer Dexta featuring the "Live Drive" badging to the front grill
A 4-wd conversion by Roadless
History[]
The Dexta was designed as a smaller companion for the Fordson E1A Major to suit smaller farms and yard work.
Specification[]
- Engine - A straight 3-cylinder engine designed and built by Ford and Perkins. The design is based on the famous Perkins P3 engine and was made to Ford requirements by Perkins using block castings from Fords Dagenham foundry.
- Dexta: 3.5 inch bore by 5 inch stroke - 144 cubic inchs
- Super Dexta: 3.6 inch bore by 5 inch stroke - 152 cubic inchs
- Gearbox manual 6 Forward - 2 Reverse
- Wheels;
- Front - 6.00 x 16 inch
- Rear - 11.00 x 28 inch
- options
Model history / timeline[]
Preserved Tractors[]
There are large numbers of these in preservation as they are a handy size and can be towed behind a large car like the MF 35 and the Ferguson TE20.
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